See within for the number of Island residents seeking Universal Credit and ‘out of work benefits’ in the last month, broken down between sex and age groups
Latest figures out for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance. As with previous trends we can expect to see these figures rise as the employment market moves out of season.
There’s been another rise in the number of Isle of Wight residents claiming out of work benefits, and a rise of 280 since same time last year. The figures now also include new Universal Credit claimants.